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Marco Rubio had trouble sipping water but now has no problem drinking the Kool-Aid

We laughed at the awkwardness of Rubio’s water sipping, but there's nothing funny about what a danger he’s becoming, writes John Casey.

Watch Rex Tillerson's Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of State

The CEO of the antigay Exxon corporation tries to convince the Senate he's not in the tank for Russia.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

It's a rather surprising move, considering the Trump administration's hostility to trans rights.

Will Rex Tillerson Fire All LGBT Employees at State Department?

Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of State is called on to fire LGBT people.

HRC Urges Rex Tillerson to Address Antigay Violence While in Russia

The LGBT rights group wants Tillerson to press Vladimir Putin and others regarding the attacks on gay men in the Russian republic of Chechnya.

Yes, Rex Tillerson, Saudi Arabia Does Violate Human Rights

Trump's nominee for secretary of State declines to criticize the nation, which has a poor record concerning LGBT people, women, and many others.

Secretary of State Pick Mike Pompeo Brings Anti-LGBT Record With Him

Pompeo, Trump's choice to replace Rex Tillerson, has a long history of hostility to LGBT rights.

Trump's Expected Secretary of State Pick Worries LGBT Activists

Rex Tillerson is CEO of Exxon Mobil, an oil company that has repeatedly received negative ratings on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index.

Secretary Tillerson: Stand Up for Egypt's Suffering Gays

The government of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is using LGBT people as scapegoats. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson can help stop his reign of terror.

Putin Flack Denies Torture, Murder of Gay Men in Chechnya

The Kremlin says there's nothing to see in Chechyna, but journalists in the region disagree. 

State Department Condemns LGBT Killings in Russia

The White House's diplomatic arm sent a strongly-worded statement to officials in Chechnya, the Russian region where LGBT people were recently arrested, tortured, and murdered.

Surprise: Mike Pompeo Recognizes LGBT Pride Month

While the secretary of State is known for anti-LGBT views, he issued a supportive statement for Pride Month and even tweeted about it.

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley Condemns Abuse of Gay Men in Chechnya

If the reports of official violence are true, "this violation of human rights cannot be ignored," says Haley. 

Human Rights Group Hopes to Evacuate Gay Men From Chechnya

A group is hoping to start a "rainbow railroad" from Chechnya to Canada. 

Joe Biden Condemns Human Rights Abuses Against Gay Men in Chechnya

The Trump administration should raise the issue directly with Russia, the former vice president says.

We Can't Look Away From Chechnya

As International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia approaches, we face a deadly threat.

Chechen Gay Men Tell of Horrific Abuse in Detention Centers

Those who have escaped Chechnya are coming forward with stories of beatings, electric shocks, and more.

State Department Apologizes for 1950s Anti-LGBT Witch Hunt

John Kerry issued an apology after the Human Rights Campaign lobbied the secretary of State.

NYT: Trump Said Haitians 'All Have AIDS,' Nigerians Live in 'Huts'

The racist comments were denied by the White House.

GLAAD Calling on Nikki Haley to Act on Chechnya

GLAAD's president is calling on Haley to "condemn this humanitarian crisis."

Senate Condemns Chechen Attacks on Gays; Trump Remains Silent

A bipartisan resolution sailed through both houses of Congress, yet the president has never uttered a peep about the kidnapping and murder of gay men in the Russian region.